18 Best Places for Toast in Singapore

Ham, bacon and vanilla? Not the typical union of flavours, but boCHINche's rendition proves it to work. The brioche French toast ($19) here plays on the balance between sweet and salty. Instead of the usual savoury bacon, it is topped with house-cooked ham, and the bacon takes on unusual forms like bacon-vanilla ice cream, and also as sprinkles of bacon bits. This might be one of the pricier French toasts around, and enjoying a luxurious brunch here is certainly not reserved for a normal weekend. Come for a birthday treat with your best friend, or for a day-time date!

D.O.C's Reinvented French Toast ($16.50) really stands out with its spiced, marbled sourdough bread with a crisp caramelised crust, fresh fruit salad tossed in a flavour explosion of lime and cardamom-infused syrup, nut crumble, Greek yoghurt and maple syrup. Flavour-wise, it's a refreshing take on the French toast, and if different is what you're looking for, then this is it.

At Dessert Project, ice cream is no longer just paired with the usual cones or waffles, but with a 3-inch thick pillowy toast with crispy edges. Expect exotic and innovative flavours such as Thai Earl Grey, White Rabbit Candy and, wait for it, White Truffle. These scoops are stacked onto toasts ($13.90-$14.90) smeared with Nutella, sticky toffee sauce, gula Melaka, etc. and two scoops of complementing ice cream flavours. This is one decadent dessert!

Though known most for their hand-dripped coffee and pancake soufflés, Hoshino does a pretty great job at a simple French Toast with sugar and cream ($9.80). The pieces of French toast are super soft and fluffy, and go really well with the light homemade whipped cream and maple syrup. As Tastemaker Rachel Xie remarks, 'I must say it was love at first bite when I sank my teeth into one of those plush, eggy pillows. Meltingly soft and not too cloying, this is what sweet dreams are made of.'

"Hands down, tables down, fork and spoon down, one of the BEST french toasts ever!!!" Burpple Tastemaker Kieffer Tay just can't contain his excitement over Forty Hand's Banana Bacon French Toast ($17) — and rightly so. Soft and crispy, salty and sweet, this fluffy brioche French toast is loaded with just the right amount of fragrant egginess, topped with generous portions of crispy bacon and sweet banana slices, all while sitting in a pool of maple syrup. If you prefer bananas over berries on your French toast, this one's your jam.

As the famous Dazzling Café from Taiwan crashed onto our shores, pictures of their stunningly-plated Shibuya toast hit every social media platform with force. Expect each portion of their signature toast to be plated beautifully and served by waitresses dressed as French maids in a setting that is dainty with an air of whimsy. For optimal visual pleasure, go for the gorgeous Matcha with Azuki Beans Honey Toast ($19.90), or the refreshing Mango and Coconut Gelato Honey Toast ($18.90), exclusive to Singapore. Yes, these pretty delights are pretty pricey too!